Progressive Calisthenics

Progressive Calisthenics – Your Calisthenics Development Resource

The principles of calisthenics involve gradual strength gain by increasing your capability to do exercises of increasing difficulty. The name for this philosophy is known as “progressive calisthenics.” This involves beginning with constant repetition of relatively easy exercises which will increase in difficulty as your strength and bodily capabilities progress.

Once you have completed the progression up to the most difficult exercise, you will have maximised your potential strength in that area. We have different progressions which will challenge your functional strength, balance and stability in a range of different muscle groups. Complete them all and you will definitely be at the peak of your physical shape.

Below are the progressions I was initially following when training. Anybody who has trained for a long time will tell you that they are missing a lot and they are quite inflexible. As the years went along and I have been learning more I started filling up the holes in the progressions as I knew it and eventually we started working with an amazing team at The Movement Athlete.

Let me know in comments what is missing, how did you find it and what we should add.

Also we have recently released a poster based on these progressions, so you can put it on your wall and start working out. It includes detailed instructions and guidance on building your routine while using these exercises.